BFCL.130 BPL - Training course and experience requirements

• Regulation (EU) 2020/357 found in: Balloon Rule Book - Part-BOP Part-BFCL Part-ML CS-31GB CS-31HB CS-31TGB (Sep 2020)

BFCL.130  BPL – Training course and experience requirements Regulation (EU) 2020/357 Applicants for a BPL shall complete a training course at an ATO or a DTO. The course shall be tailored to the privileges sought and shall include: (a)     theoretical knowledge as specified in point BFCL.135(a); (b)     at least 16 hours of flight instruction in either hot-air balloons that represent group A of that class, or gas balloons, including at least: (1)     12 hours of dual flight instruction; (2)     10 inflations and 20 take-offs and landings; and (3)     One supervised solo flight with a flight time of at least 30 minutes.